How Managed Services Could Improve Enterprise Network and Cloud Connectivity

When it comes to cloud connectivity, there are a few things to know about your existing cloud experience. Whether you’re looking for a direct onramp to Amazon Web Services (AWS) or simply trying to eliminate cloud resource waste, MOD could help you get there. To help you along the way here is some information on what cloud connectivity is and how improving your network with  MOD’s PaaSPort suite of on-demand solutions could yield additional network benefits.

Although cloud connectivity and network optimization may seem intimidating initially, there are vital points to learn to get you on the right track. What is cloud optimization? 

Simply put, cloud optimization is identifying and deploying the most efficient way to use specific cloud features. Typically, additional resources might be needed to assist you with this process; however, you would need to source vendors and potentially complete a network assessment to help you figure out what to improve.

By allocating your resources more efficiently, you could potentially avoid waste and improve performance. Cloud resource waste can be solved by selecting, provisioning, and right-sizing the resources, you spend on specific cloud features.

What Enterprises Should Learn About Cloud Connectivity

There are many reasons why you might want to optimize your cloud connectivity. Maybe you’re trying to lower the cost of infrastructure, or you’re looking for a flexible and scalable solution to support shifting workloads in the cloud. Whatever the reason, optimization can help you get the most out of your resources. And with MOD’s PaaSPort suite of solutions, you can quickly and efficiently optimize your cloud connectivity, especially for multi-facility, multi-cloud, and multi-network deployments around the globe.

The first step toward understanding your needs can be done by assessing your workload. Once you know what resources you need, you can begin to look at how to allocate those resources. This is where your network assessment to improve connectivity comes in, identifying and deploying the most efficient way to use specific cloud features. In a DevOps environment, cloud optimization refers to ensuring you’re using the right mix of resources for different use cases.

How MOD’s PaaSPort Offers A Single Interface For Improved Network Connectivity

PaaSPort from MOD offers reach, flexibility, and scalability, enabling organizations to add, move, and change services on demand. The solution provides a direct onramp to AWS, the ability to connect to other popular cloud providers, and access to a global network of data centers. PaaSport also offers a variety of features to help you optimize your cloud connectivity, including:

• Direct Connect: A secure and direct connection between your on-premises resources and the cloud.
• Managed Colocation: Support digital infrastructure needs with provider-neutral, fully scalable data center services.
• Bare Metal: On-demand, programmable infrastructure to strengthen control of cloud-based solutions.
• Monitoring: Keep an eye on performance, utilization, and costs to ensure networks efficiently deliver applications to businesses and end-users

These features give you the flexibility to choose the right solution for your needs, whether a private or public cloud and with features like Direct Connect, you can ensure your information is protected. When utilized in conjunction with PaaSPort, users can access a variety of features to help optimize cloud connectivity while remaining secure and compliant.

The next step is selecting and providing the necessary resources when considering improving your network connectivity. This includes ensuring you use suitable computing, storage, and networking resources. It also means utilizing features such as autoscaling and load balancing to ensure optimal performance. 

This can be done through MOD’s PaaSPort suite of solutions. By allowing organizations to add, move, and change services on demand, PaaSPort provides the tools needed to ensure optimal network performance. 

In addition to optimizing your network further, working with PaaSPort could save time when considering other vendors with its all-inclusive and secure suite of network features.

Following these steps might improve your cloud connectivity and get the most out of your resources, allowing you to focus on your core business goals and objectives. If you’re looking for a direct onramp to AWS or want to learn more about how to optimize your cloud connectivity, MOD can help.

Talk to our network experts today and learn about the additional benefits your enterprise may receive with MOD’s PaaSPort suite of solutions.